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It’s gonna be a busy Fall & winter 2016-2017

What happens when Soliloquy, two superb & fearless string players (Ariel Horowitz, violin; Lauren Siess, viola), ask for a new piece? Arias with Dance Glitch: a work that includes singing Middle English and… dancing! I told you they were fearless. We had a blast touring the piece throughout CA-OR-DC-NY this past August-September. Arias was commissioned for Soliloquy by my friends at theIrving M. Klein International String Competition

Continuance, my song commissioned by ModernMedieval (Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek and Elizabeth Weinfield) will be premiered on February 4th, 2017 at Spectrum NYC at 9pm and then have a repeat performance on February 11th, 2017 at New York Public Library’s Bruno Walter Auditorium at 2.30pm as part of their Sanctum et Saeculare program. Yes, more Middle English! More on this later (hint: watch out for spring 2018!).

Finally, Johansen, the piece I’ve been commissioned to write for the 2017 Johansen International Competition (JIC) is done! The competition will take place March 14-17, 2018 right here in Washington, DC. I can’t wait to hear these talented young players dig in to me piece!

More good news coming down the pike – but that’s for the next newsletter.

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I’m pleased to offer my REVOLUTION: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES course for Levine Music starting this Saturday night at their Strathmore campus. This is a 3-session version of the course I’ve previously taught at Swarthmore College and Stanford University. A splendid time is guaranteed for all! 9/24, 10/1. and 10/22/2016. http://www.levinemusic.org/component/content/article/51-general/1329-joel-friedman-lecture-series

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This remarkable project ended where it all started: National Sawdust. Ariel and I met at the Klein Competition’s 30 Anniversary concert at NS in January 2016. Who knew what that would lead to? We’ve had an exhilarating time performing the work in August and September on tour: California, Oregon, Washington DC, and New York. A BIG Thank YOU! to Fred Spitz of Klein for commissioning the work, the incredible performers and collaborators Ariel Horowitz (violin) and Lauren Siess (viola), and Paul Emerson for his help with the movement. I have never had such a terrific time with a new piece. Stay tuned for more on Arias with Dance Glitch!

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The Arias with Dance Glitch tour continues with a a duo twist: a new recital program by Ariel which features Arias and Lauren, and that is a homecoming! The concert is here in D.C. on. Sept. 8, 2016 at the JCC of Greater Washington. The concert starts at 7:30pm. Arias is commissioned by the Irving M. Klein International String Competition for the duo Soliloquy – Klein Laureates and Juilliard students Ariel Horowitz, violin & Lauren Siess, viola. This is the 5th stop on the multi-city tour. Tickets and information here. Next stop: National Sawdust in New York!

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The Arias with Dance Glitch tour continues with a concert at Havurah Shir Haddash in Ashland OR. The concert starts at 7:30pm. Arias is commissioned by the Irving M. Klein International String Competition for the duo Soliloquy – Klein Laureates and Juilliard students Ariel Horowitz, violin & Lauren Siess, viola. This is the 4th stop on the multi-city tour. Tickets and information here

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The Arias with Dance Glitch tour continues and heads north with an intimate concert at the Portland Piano Company. The concert starts at 7pm. Arias is commissioned by the Irving M. Klein International String Competition for the duo Soliloquy – Klein Laureates and Juilliard students Ariel Horowitz, violin & Lauren Siess, viola. This is the 3rd stop on the multi-city tour. Tickets and information here